The movie Courage Under Fire, starring Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan, was released in the United States.
Lieutenant Colonel Karen Walden is deployed in the Gulf War as a Medevac helicopter pilot.
During a battle, Karen Walden orders evacuation of wounded soldiers under heavy fire, an action leading to controversy and her being accused of cowardice.
Captain Nathaniel Serling is tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding Karen Walden's alleged misconduct during the Gulf War.
Serling conducts interviews with survivors and witnesses about Walden's actions during the battle.
Serling uncovers inconsistencies in testimonies about what happened during the battle and Walden's conduct.
While investigating, Serling contends with his own past trauma and guilt related to a previous combat incident.
Based on collected evidence, Serling concludes Walden acted bravely and not cowardly during the evacuation under fire.
